Low Emission Mobility Zones (ZFE-m) are areas in which only the least polluting vehicles (based on their Crit'Air sticker) have the right to drive and park. As of July 1, 2022, ZFE-m have been set up in 10 French cities.
The ZFE-m, also previously called ZFE, replaced the restricted traffic zone (ZCR).
Here is the update as of July 1, 2022. Download our expert sheet just above for details of each metropolis!
The list of urban areas affected by ZFE-m
Low-emission zones have been set up in 10 urban areas (as of July 1, 2022):
- The Paris metropolitan area (40 municipalities including Paris)
- the Grenoble Metropolis (27 municipalities including Grenoble)
- the Metropolis of Lyon
- Rouen-Normandy
- Reims
- Nice-Côte d’Azur
- Toulouse
- Saint-Etienne
- Strasbourg
- Montpellier-Mediterranean
New low-emission mobility zones will soon be created in the urban areas of Aix-Marseille-Provence and Toulon-Provence-M Méditerranée.
In total, 45 urban areas are affected by the deployment of an ZFE before 2025.
Conditions for traveling and parking in an ZFE-m
In order to be able to travel and/or park in a Low Emission Mobility Zone (ZFE-m), you must hold a Crit'Air Vignette and be one of the vehicles authorized in the area concerned. The air quality certificate or Crit'Air Vignette is a colored sticker affixed to the windshield which allows vehicles to be classified according to their polluting emissions, their age and their engine.
The Crit'Air sticker can be ordered online via the official government website: www.certificat-air.gouv.fr/
The 2022 price is €3.70 per vehicle (€3.11 + €0.59 postage).
A fleeter like FATEC Group can also order Crit'Air stickers for vehicle fleets.
It is possible to evaluate the level of pollution of vehicles to check what classification or Crit'Air Vignette the vehicle will have.
This assessment is done via the official government website: www.certificat-air.gouv.fr/simulation
Vehicles authorized in ZFE-m and restriction periods
The Paris metropolitan area (40 municipalities including Paris)
As of July 1, 2022, only Crit'Air vert, 1, 2 and 3 vehicles are authorized to circulate and park during restriction periods.
The ban on Crit'AIr 3 vehicles has been postponed and will come into force on July 1, 2023.
Grenoble metropolis (27 municipalities including Grenoble)
As of July 1, 2022, only LCVs and Heavy Goods Vehicles Crit'Air vert, 1 or 2 are authorized to circulate and park (a ZFE for private vehicles is expected for 2023).
Métropole de Lyon
As of July 1, 2022, only LCVs and Heavy Goods Vehicles Crit'Air vert, 1 or 2 are authorized to circulate and park.
From September 1, 2022, passenger cars classified Crit'Air 5 and above will be prohibited in the low-emission zone.
Rouen-Normandie
As of July 1, 2022, only LCVs and Heavy Goods Vehicles Crit'Air vert, 1, 2 or 3 are authorized to circulate and park.
From September 1, 2022, all vehicles, including those of individuals, which have a 4, 5 or unclassified sticker will no longer be able to drive or park inside the zone.
Reims
As of July 1, 2022, only Crit'Air vert, 1, 2, 3 and 4 vehicles are authorized to circulate and park.
From January 1, 2023, Crit'Air 4 vehicles will in turn be prohibited and only Crit'Air vert, 1, 2 and 3 vehicles will be able to drive and park.
Nice-Côte d'Azur
As of July 1, 2022, only heavy goods vehicles, Crit'Air vert buses and coaches, 1, 2, 3 or 4 are authorized to circulate and park.
From January 1, 2023, heavy goods vehicles, buses and Crit'Air 4 coaches will in turn be prohibited. Crit'Air 5 light vehicles will also be prohibited on this date.
Toulouse
As of July 1, 2022, only heavy goods vehicles, Crit'Air vert buses and coaches, 1, 2, 3 or 4 are authorized to circulate and park.
From September 1, 2022, heavy goods transport vehicles, Crit'Air 4 buses and coaches will be prohibited.
From January 1, 2023, all Crit'Air 4, 5 and non-classified motorized vehicles will be prohibited.
Saint-Etienne
As of July 1, 2022, heavy goods vehicles and non-classified LCVs (transport of goods) can no longer circulate in this zone.
Two wheels and private vehicles are not affected by the restrictions in Saint-Etienne Métropole.
Strasbourg
As of July 1, 2022, an educational period is in progress until January 1, 2023: only Crit'Air vert, 1, 2, 3 or 4 vehicles are authorized to circulate and park.
From January 1, 2023, the educational period will prohibit Crit'Air 4s while the first ban period will begin for Crit'Air 5s and unclassified.
Montpellier-Mediterranean
As of July 1, 2022, motorized 2/3 wheels, LCVs and PL Crit'Air 5 are prohibited from driving and parking.
From January 1, 2023, Crit'Air 5 PVs and 2/3 wheels will be prohibited, as well as Crit'Air 5 and 4 LCVs and PLs.
Based on information available as of July 1. However, exemptions are provided for certain vehicles or certain occasions.
Download our expert sheet at the top of the page to find out the next deadlines and all the details!
FATEC Group, expert in automobile fleet management, can advise and support you to analyze your fleet and anticipate the impact of ZFE-m on your fleet.
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